Elevate Your Private Chef Dinner With Chef Melissa in Your Kitchen!
Personal Chef Service Serving Ami, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton & Sarasota. Specializing in Fresh Seafood Experiences.
Personal/Private Home Chef Service
With 35 years of experience as a professional chef, I provide private chef dinners to vacationers & locals in the privacy of their homes. Serving Anna Maria, Longboat Key, Sarasota & Bradenton for 11 years now. My food is exciting and adaptable to your group's tastes and prepared super fresh just for you.
Service Details
As a freelance chef, I work for and by myself.
My strengths are in organization, culinary studies & practice, plus my own personal creativity & experience.
Custom Craft Menus & Dock-Fresh Seafood
My menus are custom-crafted for each individual group based on their interests in food & service style. I feature super fresh seafood coming in from the docks (not the grocery store), making it a really great experience for the seafood lovers.
Service Styles
1. 3- And 4-Course Meals
Individually plated for each person at the table. Ideally, each person should have the same menu; some adaptations will be made for allergies and diet concerns.
Another option is to share multiple appetizers on platters as your first course.
2. Additional Courses
Appetizer platters to share casually and extended menus are available.
3. Family-Style Dining
Multiple options are presented on the table in small platters to be passed amongst each other.
4. Chef's Menus
Let me know what your interests are, and I will craft a customized menu featuring our signature fresh seafood. If you want to make any tweaks to my suggestions, we can easily adapt them to fit your taste perfectly!
Pricing
I offer a warm, detailed food celebration for my customers. While service style can change depending on the number of people & choice of menu, the food stays the same: precise, thoughtful, fresh, exciting, and fulfilling.
4-Course Menu Pricing & Party Sizes
An average price for 4 courses or a full menu is listed here. Please note this is not a guarantee, and the current food cost is calculated starting 2 weeks in advance of your dinner. The prices here are close guesstimates and are on the high side for preparation.
Important Information for All New Customers
My service is based on my menus listed here, featured in the main search bar above.
A menu does not need to be made from each page. I interchange cuisines and techniques all the time. It's separated to make it easier for you with the cuisine style. I can make a menu specifically with your requests in mind. So the more info I know about your group's preferences, the better I can provide an unforgettable meal and time together.
A Collaborative Dining Experience
You are also welcome to mix, match, and create your own custom menu featuring your favorite fresh seafood options from all the information here.
I work with all my customers' reservations individually to ensure the best menu for everyone.
A phone consultation is necessary for all new customers to ensure we both understand the possibilities & expectations of your dinner.
Most importantly, mutual respect between both of us is required for us to continue a reservation commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's difficult to say, as not all kids are created equal. I have a kids' menu that will help you see I'm here to help. This is located on the Coastal Dining Page. I am completely open to what your kids might like to do. Small kids' portions of fish, meat, vegetables, and starch are also available starting at $30 per child.
My customers vary greatly and come from many different places. But they have one thing in common: a love for great food and good times together.
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